David Ruth, Jr., was born Jan.1, 1832, and died Sept. 30, 1908. He was a farmer in Whitehall and also hauled iron ore from the mines to Hokendauqua and Catasauqua. He was a member of the Egypt Reformed congregation, where he was buried, and was a life-long Republican.

He lived for some years in Maryland. He married Susanna, daughter of David Biery, and had nine children.